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Come to this section of Torque News to read general Ford news and reviews. The Ford F Series has been the bestselling vehicle in the United States for over three decades and here you will find the latest Ford news and reviews about of Ford models. The Ford brand is far more than just trucks. Models like the Fusion, Focus EV, Taurus, Fiesta, Mustang, Escape and Explorer make Ford a top competitor in pretty much every major automotive segment in both the American and global markets. Torque News reporters update the news on this page about Ford vehicles daily.

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Ford Motor Company Looks to Distance Itself from Toronto Mayor Rob Ford

By Patrick Rall on November 18, 2013 - 12:51PM

Ford Motor Company has made a few comments that make it crystal clear that the massive automaker does not support troublesome Toronto Mayor Rob Ford after supporters of the tipsy politician recently showed up at an event wearing Ford brand shirts.

Ford reminds America that the F-150 pickup saves more gas than the Tesla Model S

By John Goreham on November 15, 2013 - 12:04PM

We are happy to pass along the message Ford came up with this week about how much more gasoline the F-150 EcoBoost has saved when compared to the electric Tesla. However, it seems odd that a vehicle that gets 15 MPG city is the green car Ford wants to brag about.

Ken Block Rolls Out His New Gymkhana Six with Lamborghinis, Segways and the Ford Fiesta

By Patrick Rall on November 11, 2013 - 11:09AM

This morning brought about the long awaited debut of Ken Block’s Gymkhana Six and while this newest video features all of the amazing tire shredding, high adrenaline driving of the previous five Gymkhana videos – Gymkhana Six takes a more traditional approach with the help of a crane, a couple Lamborghini Aventador coupes, a couple segways and a whole bunch of shipping containers.

Check Out the Ford Fiesta ST Wrapped in Chrome

By Patrick Rall on November 8, 2013 - 7:04PM

There is a small fleet of 2014 Ford Fiesta ST hatchbacks driving around America as part of the most recent chapter of the Fiesta Movement and in an effort to make his hot Ford hatch unmistakable – Fiesta Movement Agent Michael Berenis had his Fiesta ST wrapped in chrome vinyl.

Ken Block Wins His First Career Global RallyCross Race at Vegas Finale

By Patrick Rall on November 8, 2013 - 3:40PM

The Global RallyCross Supercars took to the track for the final race of the 2013 season last night and when the checkered flag dropped, Ken Block claimed his first ever GRC win in front of a massive Las Vegas crowd.

Gene Simmons Unveils Shelby Powered 1956 Ford F100 for Charity at SEMA

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2013 - 6:02PM

Amidst all of the customized production vehicles in the large Ford display at the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas is the unique customized 1956 Ford F100 pickup shown above – which was unveiled by rock legend Gene Simmons and his lovely wife Shannon Tweed with a destination of the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction where the custom classic truck will be auctioned off for charity.

Ken Block Teases Gymkhana Six (Video)

By Patrick Rall on November 6, 2013 - 11:13AM

Ken Block has made quite a name for himself in the world of rally racing but the arrival of Gymkhana Six will surely be packed full of the awesome automotive action that has made Mr. Block so popular around the world – and today we have a brief teaser of Gymkhana Six.

The 2013 SEMA Awards being handed to company reps.

Ford, Jeep and Scion Take Top Honors at the 2013 SEMA Show

By Patrick Rall on November 5, 2013 - 8:32PM

For the fourth consecutive year, the organizers of the massive SEMA Show in Las Vegas have named the “Hottest” vehicles of the event and this year Ford, Scion and Jeep took home those awards with Ford claiming two while Toyota’s Scion brand and the Chrysler Group’s Jeep brand claimed one each.

Ford Recalling Focus Electric Again - This Time for Stalling Issues

By Patrick Rall on November 4, 2013 - 7:06PM

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall of the Ford Focus Electric over a concern that the electric drivetrain could suddenly stop providing motive power – potentially leaving a driver stranded on the side of the road or left in a dangerous situation like fast moving traffic and no way to move the vehicle.

The Ford Mustang Beats the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger in October Sales

By Patrick Rall on November 1, 2013 - 7:07PM

The sales numbers from each of the Detroit automakers are in and for only the third time this year, the Ford Mustang has beaten the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger to claim the monthly sales title for October 2013 – but the Blue Oval-clad pony car still sits well behind the Camaro in the annual sales battle.

The Forza 5 Vehicle List Gains 42 Cars and an SUV

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2013 - 5:42PM

The latest list of “new” vehicles that will be included in Forza Motorsport 5 was announced today and along with having the most newer model year vehicles, this week’s vehicle addition list is the biggest thus far with 42 cars and 1 sport utility vehicle.

Yacht Company Planning Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang Sport Wagon - Seriously

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2013 - 1:35PM

Premium yacht builder Strand Craft has announced their plans to produce a one-off 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang Sport Wagon - that’s right… a Mustang GT500 wagon.

Ford Fiesta Rally Car and Ford Mustang Cobra Jet

Tanner Foust Races Against the Ford Mustang Cobra Jet in His Fiesta Rally Car

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2013 - 12:46PM

Ford Motor Company published a video this morning showing Global RallyCross superstar Tanner Foust in his Ford Fiesta rally car racing against drag racing instructor Roy Hill in a 2013 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet – making for one awesome exhibition of Ford power in two very different forms.

John Force with the 2013 NHRA championship trophy

John Force Wins His 16th NHRA Championship, 10th in a Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on October 30, 2013 - 6:04PM

This past weekend, NHRA legend John Force won his 138th career event and his 75th event in a Ford Mustang but more importantly, the win allowed Force to clinch the 2013 Funny Car Championship – marking his 16th NHRA championship and his 10th behind the wheel of a Ford Mustang.

Ford Shelby GT500 Nurburgring screen shot

The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang Beats the Camaro ZL1 Around the Nurburgring

By Patrick Rall on October 30, 2013 - 3:58PM

Quite a while back, spy shots showing the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang in action on the famed Nürburgring hit the internet but no lap times were announced but thanks to the folks at SVTPerformance.com, we have video footage of the super-Stang ripping around the Ring – with a time that makes it faster than the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.

A Review of the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport: a Full Sized SUV with the Spirit of a Sports Car

By Patrick Rall on October 29, 2013 - 10:04AM

The 2013 Ford Explorer Sport offers sports car like performance with a 365hp EcoBoost V6 and an intelligent all wheel drive system working together to offer the usefulness of an SUV and the fun of a sports car.

The engine of the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport

By Patrick Rall on October 29, 2013 - 9:55AM

The dash of the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport

By Patrick Rall on October 29, 2013 - 9:54AM

The rear cargo area of the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport

By Patrick Rall on October 29, 2013 - 9:54AM

The rear seats of the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport

By Patrick Rall on October 29, 2013 - 9:53AM

The front interior of the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport

By Patrick Rall on October 29, 2013 - 9:52AM

The rear corner of the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport

By Patrick Rall on October 29, 2013 - 9:51AM

The rear end of the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport

By Patrick Rall on October 29, 2013 - 9:50AM

The side profile of the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport

By Patrick Rall on October 29, 2013 - 9:49AM

The front end of the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport

By Patrick Rall on October 29, 2013 - 9:48AM

The 2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L EcoBoost Offers 45mpg with a Surprisingly Low Price

By Patrick Rall on October 28, 2013 - 4:18PM

The fuel economy figures for the new 2014 Ford Fiesta with the 1.0L EcoBoost 3-cylinder have been posted on the EPA FuelEconomy.gov website and with 45 miles per gallon on the highway – the 1.0L Fiesta is one of the most efficient cars sold in American and best of all, it hits those numbers without the high price of many hybrids.

Feast Your Eyes on the 2015 Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on October 28, 2013 - 11:42AM

An image hit the social networks this weekend showing the 2015 Ford Mustang on the cover of Car and Driver – giving us what seems to be our first look at the next generation Mustang months ahead of the expected debut.

Ford Registers Mach 1 Trademark - Possibly Hinting to a High Performance 2015 Mustang

By Patrick Rall on October 25, 2013 - 4:26PM

Ford Motor Company has reportedly registered a trademark of the Mach 1 name and with the American automakers preference for using “old school” names in new special edition models, this trademark filing has created a frenzy of speculation about a possible 2015 Ford Mustang Mach 1.

Ford Motor Company Announces 2013 Q3 Profit of $2.6 Billion

By Patrick Rall on October 24, 2013 - 4:07PM

Ford Motor Company announced their financial results for the third quarter of 2013 and the news is good for everyone involved from management to factory floor workers to shareholders as FoMoCo posted a pre-tax profit of $2.6 billion and net income of $1.3 billion US dollars.

Ford Announces Plans to Stop Focus and C-Max Production to Trim Supply

By Patrick Rall on October 24, 2013 - 10:45AM

Ford Motor Company has announced that they will temporarily stop production of the popular Ford Focus and C-Max at the Michigan Assembly Plant to shorten up the supply of those cars waiting to be sold – a move that is a normal part of the business but one that will certainly bring about some moronic speculation by the anti-Detroit automaker contingent.

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